It amazes me that Conquering Lion isn't in constant print. If you look at Ernie B's best selling LP's list of the past year, you will see that Congos "HOTC", Upsetters "Super Ape" and Abyssinians "Satta" sell constantly and consistently. Always Top 5. I'd bet Pressure Sounds could do a reissue and have it sell like hotcakes. Maybe put out some alternate limited editions of the various editions (ramadam, etc.)

"Touch them magically with the rod of melody, We will never let them go" Roy Shirley, Touch Them

kalcidis wrote:Blood & Fire did the Jesus Dread compilation which is more or less the perfect reissue of that album and Chant Down Babylon.

Exactly. B&F did the definitive "HOTC" but now it's gone, and it's VP version remains Ernie's #1 LP. VP is reaping the benefits. B&F did the Jesus Dread comp but now it's gone with no vinyl replacement. I think Pressure Sounds could have top sellers if they did straight up reissues of Conquering Lion and Prophecy of Dub as single albums. Apparently they have a relationship with Mrs. Yabby. Just my thoughts, maybe I'm wrong. But I think they'd sell and would also help a new generation hear one of the greatest albums ever on vinyl.

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